The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18

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Balance in hands of Treasurer. IS
REV. J. J. WEIGH. TREAS
Music, No. "a, Augsburg Songs, The
Way, the Truth, the Life"
On motion of Rev j. H. Zinn, the banner
to be given to the school having the highesl
per cent. of attendance and contribution, wa:
agreed should cost ten dollars. The Conven
ton then sung No. lol, : The Seed is sown,
from Augsburg Songs.
The Committee on Organization then sub
mittcd the following report For President
W. H. Ruppel, Esq, of Somerset Vice Pres.
ident, j. II. Snyder of Stoyestown Secreta
ry, w. Ii. II. Baker, of New Lexington Cor
responding Secretary, Charles Schmucker, o.
Friedens Treasurer, Rev. ]. J. Welch, o.
Friedens Tbs report was adopted.
Chairman Ruppel then made few appro-
pirate remarks with regard to Sabbath-school
work The reports of schools were next
read and received Music, No. IFS, " Onward
Christian Soldier" from Augsburg Songs.
The President then appointed the following
committee on Reports of Schools /; Rev. L.
l.. Seiber, Rev T. L. Folk, Prof. G. NJ. Bak-
err w. II. Miller Amaniah Lohr, Mrs. l. d.
Leydig, Mrs W. II. Rink.
The Convention then sung No. Isl in
Songs, < Remember Jesus Leads. "
The following queries were then discuss
ed Are Union Sabbath-schools advisable,
when churches are variable? Discussed by
Rev Seiber
Are Cooks Publications to be allowed in
schools when they compare iayorably with
Lutheran publications Discussed by Chair
man Ruppel, who said they did not compare
favorably, therefore should not be allowed.
How shall We teach the infant department
in Sabbalh-school : Discussed by Rev. Seiber
in very able and satisfactory manner.
How shall we get rid of our Cooks F?
Are non-professors OF religion allowable as
teachers in Sabbarh-schools? Discussed by
President Ruppel, Reys. Seiber and Stoufier.
Should there not be uniformity in Sab
bath-schools in repeating the Lords Prayer?
by Revs Poffinberger and Zinn.
Is it right to have Superintendent who is
not Church member? Rev, Folk, in dis
cussing it, thought it best not 20 have when
it can be avoided
Rev Criley was then called upon and made
a few remarks, in which he complimented
the completeness of the program, and the
hospitality of the people. He further said
We live in an age of inspection and response
bility spoke of the value of inspection and
reporting in Sabbatb-school work the great
ness, and kind of work
After the benediction by Rev. J. ]. Welch,
the Convention adjourned TO meet at 1:5D
p. m
Wednesday Aftenooa Session.
The Convention met at l:3o, and the exer-
,ises opened by singing No. 50, What a
Friend we have in Jesus" The Convention
was led in prayer by Rev. n. Il. Critchfield.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read
md approved.
Chairman Ruppel then appointed Prot. J.
VI Berkey. Rev. l.. \. Fleck, Rev. J III.
linn, Miss Jennie Thompson and Miss Aggie
Lufall a committee on resolutions
Discussion To whom does the govern
nent of the Sunday school belong? First dis
,ussed 10y Rev j. T.. Lerch from bis discus
,ion we have Cleaned the following A DIFF
erence of opinion prevails to whom the gov
,rnment ofthe Sunday belongs Ques-
ions of importance should bedecided by the
and teachers, and not left to
he children The government tmeaning
general management belongs, first, to the
second, to the teachers. The
,astor, the head of the Sunday-school, to
nave the leadership, or general control, to be
in general way. The church
considered as governing power, or
,abinet. In special sense the control be-
ongs to the superintendent, teachers and Of
icers. All should work in harmony.
1t was next discussed by Rev. O. F. Harsh
nan The following are a few of the many
POINTS of worth and interest The church
aas lis mission. high and holy. The Sunday
chooi, an integral part of the church. In
whom should the power be vested No gen
.ral rule can be laid down which can be
II all times applicable as to the person in
whom the power should be vested. The pas
honld be present as often as possible. The
,reater part of church members come up
through the eS;ibbath-schoo.
The discussion was further continued by
Miss Emma Adams The attention of the
was called to the following No
wo Sabbafh-schools are governed alike. The
TO appoint the teachers and
orange the classes A teacher should not be
nut where not desired by the class, nor should
teacher be placed in charge of u class not
liked OF desired. as this would prove blight
Ipoa the love which should exist between
he teacher and his class. Love 10 be the gov
rning power in the Sunday school
Music. No. l42. Savior like Shepherd
cad us"
'er Of Bible-classes in Sunday school? Dis
usscd by Rev. Poffinberger To be govern
d by circumstances. Depends upon the
lumber OF teachers in the school
Are three services on q Sabbath too many
Or Woodworking man? Discussed by Rev.
;. Manages Two services sufficient, Further
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